FSQA Document Specialist

BUILT ON FLAVOR. FUELED BY PEOPLE.

Whats it like to work at Kinders Well theres a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we all cooked over the weekend. Beyond that theres also plenty of hard work. Because we dont just like flavor were obsessed with it.

With over 100 products sold nationwide were now a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco Walmart Whole Foods and more. Were not your typical CPG company. Privately held and founder-led we like to think of ourselves as a pirate ship in a sea of cruise ships. Our crew is adventurous and fearless. We chart our own course and chase big ideas to make food unforgettable.

As we expand globally and approach $1 billion in revenue we need more smart-and-scrappy flavor-obsessed people to come aboard. If youre looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work... this is it!Every day youll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives.

How youll have an impact at Kinders:You will play a key role supporting Kinders by managing ingredient supplier and partner documentation and by ensuring that all critical documentation is managed updated and organized for reference by the cross-functional team. This is a highly critical position and will be relied upon by many of Kinders colleagues.

What Youll Be Doing:

We are looking for a highly detail-oriented Documentation Specialist to create/gather organize coordinate and maintain the Kinders Ingredients Packaging and Food Safety and Quality Assurance documentation/information in our database.

• Develop and maintain all relevant documentation for ingredients packaging and finished products used in Kinders product line.
• Maintain and update food safety and quality documentation including SOPs HACCP plans GMPs SSOPs and audit records.
• Supplier documentation collection and organization in online systems.
• Supplier documentation review and approval.
• Ensure that key Supplier and Coman facility information is maintained and current.
• Work cross-functionally with Kinders sourcing and product development team to ensure that documentation prioritization is complete and highly coordinated.
• Develop build and maintain strong relationships with Kinders suppliers and manufacturers.
• Work closely across Product Development Sourcing and Supply Chain teams to ensure compliance from start to finish.
• Support the Quality Assurance team in a broad range of functions

What You Bring to the Table:

If you enjoy working with cross-functional teams and have strong computer and organizational skills and a knack for managing documentation this could be a great fit for you!

Skills and Experience:

• A bachelors degree in business Computer Science Food Science or a related field is preferred however on the job experience managing databases is highly valued.
• At least 2-4 years in a Quality Assurance role or Documentation role within the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry is preferred but not required.
• Strong computer skills and confidence with databases for organizing is critical.
• Experience with electronic QMS platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint).
• Experience in TraceGains is preferred but not require.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and standards (FSMA HACCP GFSI)

Personal Characteristics:

• An ambitious individual that wants to grow their skillset at one of the premier growing food companies.
• Self-Starter that requires minimal oversight with an ability to problem solve manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Very strong organizational skills and an extremely disciplined approach to database and documentation management.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills are critical.
• Accustomed to changing priorities and a high tempo dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a great attitude to support a high growth company.

Things About the Way We Work:

• No two days here are the same.
• We try to be good team members and good communicators but we dont live by hierarchy and structure everyone is a difference maker here.
• We make a lot of decisions in the face of incomplete information our team embrace ambiguity and tries to make good decisions fast rather than great decisions slow.
• We believe our job is to take smart risk not to eliminate risk.
• We believe in growing our skills and becoming a better company with more managerial expertise but we are an entrepreneurial company at heart.
• We arent trying to be average we want to do exceptional things and we are willing to work hard to achieve them.

Location & Travel:

The position will be based out of our 70000 sq. foot office in Walnut Creek CA. We strongly believe in the power of culture and community and have a hybrid work structure with 4 days in the office on a weekly basis to encourage collaboration and personal connections that will allow us to better serve our customers and consumer and to have more fun. We have 1 flex day per week with employees having the opportunity to choose to be either in the office or to work from home based on what makes most sense for them.

SEASONED FOR SUCCESS:

• No two days here are the same.
• We try to be good team members and good communicators but we dont live by hierarchy and structure everyone is a difference maker here.
• We make a lot of decisions in the face of incomplete information our team embraces ambiguity and tries to make good decisions fast rather than great decisions slow.
• We believe our job is to take smart risk not to eliminate risk.
• We believe in growing our skills and becoming a better company with more managerial expertise but we are an entrepreneurial company at heart.
• We arent trying to be average we want to do exceptional things and we are willing to work hard to achieve them.

BENEFITS THAT BRING MORE TO THE TABLE:

We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off 401k bonus / incentive eligibility equity grants competitive health benefits and other family-friendly benefits including parental leave. Kinders benefits vary based on eligibility and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.

WHERE EVERY INGREDIENT MATTERS:

Kinders is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ancestry national origin gender citizenship marital status religion age disability gender identity results of genetic testing veteran status as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law and you need any accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements please reach out to us at